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Golf Talk Live Interview with NGF’s Greg Nathan
In this compelling Golf Talk Live podcast (March 2025), Greg explores the evolving landscape of golf and the diverse ways enthusiasts engage with the sport today, providing a deeper understanding of the current state and future direction of the game.
Topics: Golf Participation, Participation, State Of Industry
Golf Talk Live Interview with NGF’s Greg Nathan
On-Course Participation Trend by Gender
Topics: Female, Female Participation, Gender, Girls, Golf Participation
On-Course Participation Trend by Gender
On-Course Participation by Frequency of Play
Topics: Avid, Core Golfers, Golf Participation, Golfers, Occasional
On-Course Participation by Frequency of Play
'Pandemic Era' changes since 2019
On-Course Golfer Growth Segments
Topics: 18-34, Female, Golf Participation, Golfers, Juniors
On-Course Golfer Growth Segments
Golf Participation vs Other U.S. Sports
Topics: Golf Participation, Golfers, Participation
Golf Participation vs Other U.S. Sports
10-year, overall engagement
Junior Golf Participation Trend
Topics: Golf Participation, Golfers, Junior Golf, Juniors, Off-course Participation
Junior Golf Participation Trend
10-year, overall engagement
Female Golf Participation Trend
Topics: Female Participation, Girls, Golf Participation, Golfers, Off-course Participation
Female Golf Participation Trend
10-year, overall engagement
People of Color Participation Trend
Topics: Golfers, Minority, Minority Golfers, Non-White, Off-course Participation
People of Color Participation Trend
10-year change in type of engagement
Evolution of U.S. Golf Participation
Topics: Golf Participation, Golfers, Off-Course, Off-course Golf, Off-course Participation
Evolution of U.S. Golf Participation
Total U.S. Golf Participation Venn
Topics: Dualies, Golf Participation, Golfers, Off-course Golf, Off-course Participation
Total U.S. Golf Participation Venn
Rate and Volume
On-Course Golfer ‘Post-Covid’ Participation Trend
Topics: Golf Participation, On-course Golfers, Participation
On-Course Golfer ‘Post-Covid’ Participation Trend
Total U.S. Golf Participation
Topics: Golf Participation, Golfers, Off-course Golf, Off-course Participation, Participation
Total U.S. Golf Participation

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